Steelworkers' Toronto Area Council
25 Cecil Street M5T 1N1 Toronto, ON, Canada

A message from USW National Director Ken Neumann: "Friends, these are not normal times, and this is not a normal holiday season. I know that all of you are thin...king about our fellow Steelworkers whose jobs have not returned, and their families. Together we will continue to fight for them in the weeks and months ahead. In this spirit of Steelworkers’ solidarity, I wish you peace, health and happiness this holiday season and throughout the New Year." Link at: https://www.usw.ca//amidst-historic-upheaval-steelworkers-

"Each year on December 10, the United Steelworkers observe Human Rights Day. The day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDH...R) by the United Nations. The recognition of human rights is at the core of Steelworkers values and activism." Full statement at: https://www.usw.ca//ken-neumann-statement-for-internationa

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is about remembering those who have experienced gender-based violence and those who we have... lost to it; it is also a time to take action. Working together we can help prevent and address gender-based violence by remembering and learning from our past, listening to survivors, and speaking up against harmful behaviour. December 6 falls within the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Add your voice to the conversation between November 25 and December 10 and share the ways you are being part of the solution to end gender-based violence using the hashtag #16Days.

The increasing wealth inequality brought about by this pandemic has exposed yet again how the current system is broken, said Ken Neumann, USW National Directo...r. The United Steelworkers will continue to show all the solidarity we can in the coming months. Looking forward, we will also continue working with others in order to rebuild a strong economy, but also an economy that is more just and fairer to all, in order to be resilient. Full release at: http://usw.to/3jw

TOMORROW: JOIN THE DAY OF ACTION FOR LONG TERM CARE People are once again dying of COVID-19, many without adequate care. We can't let what happened in the last ...6 months happen again. HELP US HAVE THE STRONGEST DAY OF ACTION POSSIBLE. Join Ontario Health Coalition for the Day of Action to create political pressure to expose the lack of action to improve and push for an end of the for-profit privatization of long-term care. **New guidelines forbid groups of 25+ so the Queen’s Park rally will consist of the car cavalcade starting at 9:30 a.m. and the press conference will start at 9:45 online. We are asking people to stay in their cars and to decorate them with protest messages. Please call Riley about the car cavalcade (647) 617-1474 or the OHC office about the car cavalcade or press conference at (416) 441-2502 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ontariohealth

Enjoy the full virtual #labourday2020 from Toronto & York Region Labour Council #JustRecoveryforAll

The latest issue of USW@Work is out now! You can download it at: http://usw.to/3ex

JOIN THE TORONTO & YORK REGION LABOUR COUNCIL VIRTUAL LABOUR DAY PARADE Part 1 now available featuring the voices, sounds and workers who make our city proud!

Join us this Sunday for our virtual Labour Day Parade featuring an exciting mix of past parade footage, workers in action, thank you messages, musical performances, and more!

Some footage from the Rally Against Hate in Detonia Park. Hate will not be accepted in our communities.

This Labour Day, we’re turning our solidarity online more than ever. We want to hear what solidarity means to USW members across the country. From September 1-7..., the USW is running a special social media contest where we want to hear what the word ‘solidarity’ means to you! You can post to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram - make sure to include a photo, what solidarity means to you, the district that you’re from and the hashtag #USWLabourDay. Starting September 1-7 there will be five draws to win a selection of USW swag of your choice. http://usw.to/3e3

STAC's very own union proud activist and brother Mike Danbrook put together a tribute for Labour Day this year. 'One Day Longer'. Enjoy! #labourday2020 #ajustrecoveryforall USW District 6 United Steelworkers - Syndicat des Métallos Toronto & York Region Labour Council https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7Gjkgx9U2A

Watch the trailer for this year's 'Virtual Labour Day'. A day we celebrate Labour's victories and struggles. A Just Recovery For All! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4aXpkFTueo&feature=youtu.be

Tomorrow, Wednesday Aug 19 at 10am there will be a press conference releasing the final report on the lack of paid sick days in this province. Tune in at the link below to watch live. https://www.facebook.com/DecentWorkandHealthNetwork/